as well
phrase
1
as in then
in addition to what has been said
I'd love to come to the party, but can my friend come as well?
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2
as in so
in like manner
We might as well check out some local attractions while we're in town.
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Recent Examples of as well
David Beckham seemingly has a small collection of XL-sized bags as well.
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Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Sonia Sotomayor reported just over $88,000 in royalties from Penguin Random House for multiple books, as well as $4,333 in value for concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment—the company that represents Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In 1776, the expedition's leaders established both the Presidio as well as Mission San Francisco de Asis, which is known today as Mission Dolores.
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Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
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Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
But none of that has happened, and Hamas rejected a new disarmament proposal in March that would force it to give up its tunnel network as well as rockets, heavy munitions, explosive devices and assault rifles before any Israel withdrawal.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hormonal conditions such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, or fibroids can increase the risk as well.
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Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Sonia Sotomayor reported just over $88,000 in royalties from Penguin Random House for multiple books, as well as $4,333 in value for concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment—the company that represents Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny.
—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In 1776, the expedition's leaders established both the Presidio as well as Mission San Francisco de Asis, which is known today as Mission Dolores.
—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The crisp white denim is a sophisticated choice for July 4, as well as the rest of summer.
—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
But none of that has happened, and Hamas rejected a new disarmament proposal in March that would force it to give up its tunnel network as well as rockets, heavy munitions, explosive devices and assault rifles before any Israel withdrawal.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hormonal conditions such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, or fibroids can increase the risk as well.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
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“As well.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20well. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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